interconnected

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adjective

in·​ter·​con·​nect·​ed ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-təd 

1

: mutually joined or related

interconnected highways

interconnected political issues

2

: having internal connections between the parts or elements

interconnectedness noun

interconnected

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past tense and past participle of interconnect

interconnectedness

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noun

in·​ter·​con·​nect·​ed·​ness

-tə̇dnə̇s

: the quality or state of being interconnected : interrelatedness

the interconnectedness of the interests of all nations has become so great

—H. J. Morgenthau

Examples of interconnected in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

While this could create problems, it could also be harnessed for neuromorphic computing, where interconnected devices mimic the way the brain processes information. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

No single switch A major reason computer scientists downplay concerns that AI could wrench control of the web from humans is that the internet isn't monolithic, but rather comprises a vast system of interconnected networks. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Three Areas Where Change Must Happen The National Volunteer Strategy identifies three interconnected areas, each with its own set of strategic priorities, to enable volunteering. — Jennifer Sirangelo, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Today, almost 160 years since Twain’s account of his trip was first published, global travel has become astoundingly more accessible, efficient, and interconnected. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for interconnected

• affected
• bisected
• collected
• connected
• corrected
• defected
• deflected
• dejected
• detected
• directed
• dissected
• effected